Slug vs DevStack Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slug
This app provides a direct connection to your YOURLS server, allowing you to create custom, branded short links. Track link performance and simplify sharing without relying on third-party services or sharing your data.
- Connect to YOURLS server
- Create custom short links
- Track link analytics
- Clipboard URL shortening
- Share extension integration
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Slug is a fast, polished client for YOURLS, the self-hosted URL shortener. Connect your own YOURLS server, create custom short links, manage your history, generate QR codes, and keep control of your links without relying on a hosted shortening service. Built for developers, creators, marketers, and teams who want a cleaner way to manage self-hosted short links from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Key Features: • Connect directly to your YOURLS server • Create custom short links with your own keywords • Generate QR codes for any shortened link • Manage link history across multiple profiles • Shorten links from Safari and other apps with the Share Extension • Quickly shorten URLs from your clipboard • View core YOURLS link stats and history • Import and export your link data • Optional support for Slug YOURLS plugins • Hide plugin-related features when you want a simpler interface Slug+: Unlock advanced customization and power-user features, including expanded profile support, QR code customization, import/export tools, and full-library sync for supported accounts. Your links stay yours. Slug works with the YOURLS server you control, giving you a focused, native app for creating and managing short links without moving your workflow to someone else’s link-shortening platform.
DevStack Tools
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DevStack is the ultimate offline toolbox designed specifically for developers. Stop pasting your sensitive data, JSONs, and JWT tokens into random websites! DevStack brings all your essential daily utilities into one blazing-fast, privacy-first application that works entirely offline. Features include: • Formatters & Minifiers (JSON, XML, SQL, JavaScript) • Encoders & Decoders (Base64, URL, JWT) • Generators (UUID, Hash, QR Code, Lorem Ipsum) • Converters (Number Base, Date & Time) • Text Utilities (Regex Tester) • Design Tools (Color Picker) Boost your productivity and keep your data safe today with DevStack!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevStack Tools at none against Slug's 1. DevStack Tools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Slug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DevStack Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
Slug ships an update monthly, DevStack Tools every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slug | DevStack Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Dapolito | Man Sao Ng |
In-app purchases
Slug
- Quick.Link+$3.99
DevStack Tools
No in-app purchases









